Our Services
Emergency Dentistry
Need Urgent Dental Care?
Don’t hesitate! Contact us immediately, and we’ll do everything we can to get you seen as quickly as possible.
After hours emergency? Here are your next best steps until we can see you:
What to Do in a Dental Emergency
- For a broken or fractured tooth: Rinse your mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to the area to reduce swelling and help manage the pain.
- For a loose or dislodged tooth: Avoid touching the tooth, be careful not to chew or drink on that side of your mouth, and contact us immediately.
- For a lost filling or crown: Cover the exposed area with dental cement or sugarless gum to protect your tooth from outside forces and contact us for an appointment.
- For an abscess or infection: Rinse your mouth with warm salt water as frequently as possible, taking great care not to upset the area.
When to Go to the Emergency Room
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Facial trauma
- Breathing/airway trouble
- High fever with swelling
- Jaw fracture
- Head injury/loss of consciousness
- Spreading facial swelling that affects vision or swallowing
What Constitutes a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency is any situation that requires immediate attention to relieve severe pain, address a potential infection, or save a tooth. Some common dental emergencies include:
- Severe toothache: A persistent or throbbing pain in your tooth, especially when accompanied by swelling or fever, requires immediate attention and might be an indication of a more severe underlying issue.
- Knocked-out tooth: If your tooth has been completely knocked out of its socket, it’s crucial to protect your natural tooth till you see Dr. Cho and get the care you need. Submerging your tooth in a small container filled with milk or saliva will act as a makeshift seal to keep your tooth healthy long enough for you to bring it with you.
- Broken or fractured tooth: A chipped, cracked, or broken tooth can be painful due to exposed nerves and oxygen finding its way in. Saving your natural tooth is our highest priority!
- Loose or dislodged tooth: If a tooth feels loose or has shifted out of place, we can help restore it back to normal and provide a solution that protects your natural tooth going forward.
- Lost filling or crown: A filling or crown that has fallen out or become damaged can expose your tooth to further damage or infection and requires urgent attention. Your filling/crown acts as a seal against outside stimuli and harmful bacteria, and replacing it as soon as possible is essential in saving your tooth.
- Abscess or infection: A painful swelling or infection in the mouth can be a sign of a more serious issue hiding beneath the surface. We can help relieve the immediate pain and walk with you step by step to resolve the problem at its core.
We’re ready to meet your dental emergency with a calming and reassuring environment where you can feel confident in your care.
Why Choose Dr. Cho for Your Dental Emergency?
We know that dental emergencies can be a scary experience and happen when you least expect it.
When you arrive at our Maple Valley office, our first priority is to make you feel comfortable and at ease, taking care of any immediate symptoms and giving you relief. Dr. Cho will then take the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and explain your treatment options clearly and compassionately.